GIVEN
The number of novels read is N and the number of months is M.
Dan is to read 4 novels per month.
SOLUTION
In one month, Dan reads 4 novels.
In two months, Dan is to read:
In three months, Dan is to read:
Therefore, in M months, Dan is to read:
Hence, the equation will be:
The graph of the equation can be drawn using the table of values given below:
where